The Battle of Kursk

The Battle of Kursk

Hitler vs. The Red Army

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978280627288145EBookPlurilingua PublishingThe Battle of Kursk was one of the major clashes between German and Soviet troops during the Second World War and one of the most important tank battles in history. Having launched Operation Barbarossa to invade the USSR in 1941, the Nazis sought to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with this new offensive in the summer of 1943. However, the Red Army was able to push back the invading forces at an enormous human cost, effectively putting an end to Hitler's ambitions in the country. In just 50 minutes, you will learn about the events leading up to the Battle of Kursk, including in particular the Battle of Stalingrad, and the main incidents of this bloody struggle.
This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough analysis of the tactics of both sides and the German mistakes that the Soviets were able to capitalize on. It also features biographies of the key commanders and leaders, including Erich von Manstein and Walter Model, a valuable introduction to the political and social context and an evaluation of the battle's impact, giving you all the essential information about this brutal combat.
About the Battle of Kursk
The Battle of Kursk began in July 1943 with a German offensive codenamed Operation Citadel. The aim was to seize the territories that the Germans had lost during the harsh Russian winter, as the Wehrmacht had always proved dominant in more favorable weather conditions. However, delays on the German side gave Stalin's Red Army time to prepare and assemble more sizeable forces. The ensuing battle lasted around a month and a half, and resulted in horrific losses on both sides.
This clear and accessible 45-page book is structured as follows:
Introduction to the Battle of Kursk
Political and social context
The origins of the Second World War
Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the USSR
Operation Barbarossa
Stalingrad, the symbol of the Great Patriotic War
Commanders and leaders
Erich von Manstein, German general
Walter Model, German general
Nicolai Fyodorovich Vatutin, Russian general
Gueorgui Konstantinovitch Jukov, Russian general
Analysis of the battle
Preparations
The clash of tanks
The Soviet counter-attack
The outcome of the battle: a field of blood and metal
Impact of the Battle of Kursk
One battle, two propagandas
The Soviet steamroller
The sacrifices of the USSR
Summary
The Battle of Kursk was one of the major clashes between German and Soviet troops during the Second World War and one of the most important tank battles in history. Having launched Operation Barbarossa to invade the USSR in 1941, the Nazis sought to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with this new offensive in the summer of 1943. However, the Red Army was able to push back the invading forces at an enormous human cost, effectively putting an end to Hitler's ambitions in the country. In just 50 minutes, you will learn about the events leading up to the Battle of Kursk, including in particular the Battle of Stalingrad, and the main incidents of this bloody struggle.
This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough analysis of the tactics of both sides and the German mistakes that the Soviets were able to capitalize on. It also features biographies of the key commanders and leaders, including Erich von Manstein and Walter Model, a valuable introduction to the political and social context and an evaluation of the battle's impact, giving you all the essential information about this brutal combat.
About the Battle of Kursk
The Battle of Kursk began in July 1943 with a German offensive codenamed Operation Citadel. The aim was to seize the territories that the Germans had lost during the harsh Russian winter, as the Wehrmacht had always proved dominant in more favorable weather conditions. However, delays on the German side gave Stalin's Red Army time to prepare and assemble more sizeable forces. The ensuing battle lasted around a month and a half, and resulted in horrific losses on both sides.
This clear and accessible 45-page book is structured as follows:
Introduction to the Battle of Kursk
Political and social context
The origins of the Second World War
Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the USSR
Operation Barbarossa
Stalingrad, the symbol of the Great Patriotic War
Commanders and leaders
Erich von Manstein, German general
Walter Model, German general
Nicolai Fyodorovich Vatutin, Russian general
Gueorgui Konstantinovitch Jukov, Russian general
Analysis of the battle
Preparations
The clash of tanks
The Soviet counter-attack
The outcome of the battle: a field of blood and metal
Impact of the Battle of Kursk
One battle, two propagandas
The Soviet steamroller
The sacrifices of the USSR
Summary
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The Battle of Kursk was one of the major clashes between German and Soviet troops during the Second World War and one of the most important tank battles in history. Having launched Operation Barbarossa to invade the USSR in 1941, the Nazis sought to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with this new offensive in the summer of 1943. However, the Red Army was... Read more

The Battle of Kursk was one of the major clashes between German and Soviet troops during the Second World War and one of the most important tank battlesin history. Having launched Operation Barbarossa to invade the USSR in 1941, the Nazis sought to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with this new offensive in the summer of 1943. However, the Red Army was able to push back the invading forces at an enormous human cost, effectively putting an end to Hitler’s ambitions in the country. In just 50 minutes, you will learn about the events leading up to the Battle of Kursk, including in particular the Battle of Stalingrad, and the main incidents of this bloody struggle.

This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough analysis of the tactics of both sides and the German mistakes that the Soviets were able to capitalize on. It also features biographies of the key commanders and leaders, including Erich von Manstein and Walter Model, a valuable introduction to the political and social context and an evaluation of the battle’s impact, giving you all the essential information about this brutal combat.

About the Battle of Kursk

The Battle of Kursk began in July 1943 with a German offensive codenamed Operation Citadel. The aim was to seize the territories that the Germans had lost during the harsh Russian winter, as the Wehrmacht had always proved dominant in more favorable weather conditions. However, delays on the German side gave Stalin’s Red Army time to prepare and assemble more sizeable forces. The ensuing battle lasted around a month and a half, and resulted in horrific losses on both sides.